Draw upon the advice of experience electrical contractors.
By: Sam Barrett - December 2008 -
NewsHome builders from across the nation gather at the 2009 International Builders’ Show to learn more about home building trends and technology, like green building.
3D sketching software makes do-it-yourself CAD concepts easier than ever.
Contractor Estimating Software Tips from LOWE'S for Pros. Selecting the right bidding and estimating software or electrical estimating software helps make sure you bid the job right.
Want to guarantee immediate return on investment? Try increasing your customer retention rate with repeat business that keeps coming back to you. Reduce marketing and promotional costs by landing jobs that eliminate these expenses.
Your customers want to go ‘green’ with building projects that help the environment and save costs. But upfront expenses can be significant. Here's how to justify the investment.
Going ‘green’ is admirable, but comes with a pricetag. How to evaluate costs of environmentally sound practices and services so your efforts don’t sink your bottom line.
Before redesigning a kitchen, know your customer’s lighting and electrical needs and wants, and any codes that should be followed.
The current recession has forced business owners to re-evaluate their pricing structure with respect to job estimates and supply expenses. Guidance from experts can provide a blueprint as to how to improve margins.
Electrical contractors, at some point, will be asked to rewire an older home. But before doing so, enlist an electrical inspector and familiarize yourself with the local electrical codes under which the home was built.
Social media has changed the way companies advertise. Now more than ever, small businesses can promote themselves online by targeting customers and expanding their networks, often for little or no cost.
As a small business owner, it can be easy to get lost in work when trying to ensure the stability of your business. But having a proper work–life balance can be vital to not only your health, but the overall health of your company.
By: Jeff Griffin - October 2006 -
NewsWhen flooding submerges electrical wiring and equipment, they must be replaced—they cannot be safely reconnected to power. Make sure your customers know that.
Staying ahead of the competition is essential today. Peer networking through trade and business groups and business analysis skills help electricians get there.
Most business coaches and seminars can improve your bottom line just as surely as new tools, techniques and employees. Here's how to pick and choose.
There currently are 40,000 job boards on the Internet, with more to come. Here is advice about how to put them to work for you in your searches for qualified construction and building trade candidates.
Cash flow has been called the lifeblood of business, so follow these tips to keep on the positive side and eventually increase it. Landscaping contractors can keep a steady cash flow by utilizing credit, discounts and contracts, and by planning for the future.
With a shortage in the electrical contracting industry, quality employees could be hard to find. Staffing agencies and direct hiring are just a couple options.
By: LowesForPros Staff - August 2009 -
NewsThe latest news, advice and information from building construction and managment professionals across the United States.
Installing automated lighting controls will cut your clients’ energy costs. Enhance your competitiveness by learning what controls work best in different spaces and applications.
Removing snow isn’t always at the top of your customers’ lists of things to do in the winter months. Set them up now with automatic snow melting systems to avoid the aches and pains of shoveling.
Reduce the chances of an audit by avoiding these typical audit-triggering tax moves.
Arc flashes can be very dangerous to you and your clients—possibly even deadly. Know how to avoid these incidents and how to keep you and your customers safe.
Burying power cables can be a costly—and dangerous—operation. Be sure to contact your local One-Call system before you dig to locate and mark utilities and avoid any strikes.
Make sure visitors to work sites follow safety procedures. Accidents can result in expensive lawsuits for personal injury caused by negligence.
